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bluedino wrote:

i was thinking about getting some of these for my detolf
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-DOT-it-Self-Adhesive-Bright-Light/dp/B000CMGXPM
I don't know if i like the idea of having to open the case every time i want to cut them on though.

M500 wrote:

I thought they sold lights that fit right into the top.

sure, it's just one light on the top... but...

el word wrote:

I've seen pics of someone's collection where they used a white rope light with their Detolf. I can't remember who it was, though. (I think it was someone on KR.) It looked pretty cool.

donnierobot wrote:

here is my cabinet with led in place, it makes my gid's look crazy !!

donnierobot wrote:

nah i got it from maplin
its bloody awesome!!!!
i will find the url and post it
had the lights on all night last night and it wasnt even warm, and when we turned the lights off, my gid's glowed like they were radioactive!!
:shock:

donnierobot wrote:

or you couls just buy a different fixture??
I am going to check these out tomoz
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Mod ... &doy=29m12
they look promising....

missy wrote:

donnierobot wrote:

or you couls just buy a different fixture??
I am going to check these out tomoz
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Mod ... &doy=29m12
they look promising....

ooh i DETEST any string lights in a glass case. i think it just makes the whole display look cheap and tacky.

ungawa222 wrote:

Soooo.....for now, I ended up buying 5 of these "DOT-It" AAA-operated LED touchlights by Sylvania.....I gotta say I'm diggin' 'em! I have two of these little pucklets affixed to the inside top pf the Detolf, and the rest nestled in here and there on the shelves among (and nicely hidden by) the figures. It looks cool...and I mean that kinda literally: the icy-bluish LED light defintely gives the whole affair a sleekly clinical look. The case is in a room that gets a lot of natural light during the day, tho, so they have all day to look cute and appealing...and all night to look :twisted:

donnierobot wrote:

the one i got is a small striplight made of glass it certainly isnt messy or tacky ! and has no wires showing !!!
look at the pic , it is one tidy light

Author:	ungawa222 [ Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:55 pm ]
Post subject:	LED lighting for Detolfs?
So, I just got my first Detolf, but don't have any lighting in place for it yet. I wanted to see if anyone had input regarding alternate lighting for Detolfs, other than what Ikea has available. I would love to light it with a non-heat-producing device, like an LED lamp, if I can find one that will fit/work. I'm also thinking about running a 30' length of white LED rope lighting up and down all the corners. Hit me with your suggestions- thanks!

Author:	bluedino [ Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:27 pm ]
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i was thinking about getting some of these for my detolf http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-DOT-it-Self-Adhesive-Bright-Light/dp/B000CMGXPM I don't know if i like the idea of having to open the case every time i want to cut them on though.

Author:	bryanarchy [ Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:46 pm ]
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holy crap ungawa, i was asking this same question today as i am heading down to ikea to grab a couple detolfs tomorrow. I think making some LED spotlights may actually be pretty easy. I was poking around on instructables.com today and i think there ought to be enough info on there to make some. i found this and it may be a good starting point: http://www.instructables.com/id/E8JJFNPO2CETVPMTVP/ or this one about making led lights for shelving: http://www.instructables.com/id/E0IF0SU7NAEP286VHV/

Author:	el word [ Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:46 pm ]
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I've seen pics of someone's collection where they used a white rope light with their Detolf. I can't remember who it was, though. (I think it was someone on KR.) It looked pretty cool. I use white rope lights on the back side of my shelves (so I don't see them). They produce a pretty cool backlighting which works nicely with clear figures.

Author:	toybotstudios [ Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:51 pm ]
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Don't do this one. I bought these kinds of lights and opening all three cabinets everytime is really tiresome not to mention the usual toppling of the mini figures. I just don't turn them on anymore. bluedino wrote: i was thinking about getting some of these for my detolf http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-DOT-it-Self-Adhesive-Bright-Light/dp/B000CMGXPM I don't know if i like the idea of having to open the case every time i want to cut them on though.

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Author:	M500 [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:24 am ]
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I thought they sold lights that fit right into the top. sure, it's just one light on the top... but...

Author:	ungawa222 [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:32 am ]
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M500 wrote: I thought they sold lights that fit right into the top. sure, it's just one light on the top... but... They do, but they only offer halogen lights, which get pretty damn hot...I'm trying to find an LED system to use to avoid vinyl cooking. Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions; Bryan, I think you’re right- DIY may be the way to go- thanks for the links!

Author:	donnierobot [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:25 am ]
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just found this on the bay could be very cool http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GU10-Mains-Voltag ... dZViewItem

Author:	ungawa222 [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:18 pm ]
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Ah, a replacement bulb- cool, donnie, thanks! How simple and great, if that would work....now I just have to ascertain whether or not that bulb is compatible with this fixture: http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15579&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=46917&langId=-1&categoryId=16082&chosenPartNumber=20027414 ...or perhaps this one: http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15579&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=52962&langId=-1&categoryId=16082&chosenPartNumber=70057620

Author:	donnierobot [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:31 pm ]
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or you couls just buy a different fixture?? I am going to check these out tomoz http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Mod ... &doy=29m12 they look promising....

Author:	donnierobot [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:29 pm ]
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here is my cabinet with led in place, it makes my gid's look crazy !!

Author:	chris [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:39 pm ]
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el word wrote: I've seen pics of someone's collection where they used a white rope light with their Detolf. I can't remember who it was, though. (I think it was someone on KR.) It looked pretty cool. Those rope lights aren;t meant for that kind of lighting. Looked kinda ghey to me...LOL

Author:	The Burger Lord [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:53 pm ]
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donnierobot wrote: here is my cabinet with led in place, it makes my gid's look crazy !! Is that the light from ebay? It looks awesome!

Author:	donnierobot [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:32 pm ]
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nah i got it from maplin its bloody awesome!!!! i will find the url and post it had the lights on all night last night and it wasnt even warm, and when we turned the lights off, my gid's glowed like they were radioactive!!

Author:	ungawa222 [ Sun Jan 14, 2007 3:43 pm ]
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Day: Night (kinda crappy pics...god, do I need a better camera...but they give you the general idea):

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Author:	locomoto566 [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:47 pm ]
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donnierobot wrote: nah i got it from maplin its bloody awesome!!!! i will find the url and post it had the lights on all night last night and it wasnt even warm, and when we turned the lights off, my gid's glowed like they were radioactive!! Nice, I dig that.

Author:	yiminy [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:46 pm ]
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The standard Ikea halogen lights (I forget the name but they are the black pucks with silver plastic cover) only have like 8 watt bulbs. They produce very little heat - you can only detect a bit of warmth from about 2-3 inches directly beneath them. I have a Bigaro on a riser about 4 inches directly below one light and his head is not detectably warmer after several hours under the light. The thing I like is that I have them on a switched outlet so all I do is flip the wall switch and presto.

Author:	missy [ Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:08 pm ]
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donnierobot wrote: or you couls just buy a different fixture?? I am going to check these out tomoz http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Mod ... &doy=29m12 they look promising.... ooh i DETEST any string lights in a glass case. i think it just makes the whole display look cheap and tacky.

Author:	donnierobot [ Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:24 pm ]
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missy wrote: donnierobot wrote: or you couls just buy a different fixture?? I am going to check these out tomoz http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Mod ... &doy=29m12 they look promising.... ooh i DETEST any string lights in a glass case. i think it just makes the whole display look cheap and tacky. the one i got is a small striplight made of glass it certainly isnt messy or tacky ! and has no wires showing !!! look at the pic , it is one tidy light

Author:	missy [ Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:43 pm ]
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I looked at it. I'm not a fan, but its simly a matter of personal taste. I just don't like how they look. If you like it, that's all that matters.

Author:	ungawa222 [ Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:19 pm ]
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Soooo.....for now, I ended up buying 5 of these "DOT-It" AAA-operated LED touchlights by Sylvania.....I gotta say I'm diggin' 'em! I have two of these little pucklets affixed to the inside top pf the Detolf, and the rest nestled in here and there on the shelves among (and nicely hidden by) the figures. It looks cool...and I mean that kinda literally: the icy-bluish LED light defintely gives the whole affair a sleekly clinical look. The case is in a room that gets a lot of natural light during the day, tho, so they have all day to look cute and appealing...and all night to look

Author:	donnierobot [ Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:00 am ]
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ungawa222 wrote: Soooo.....for now, I ended up buying 5 of these "DOT-It" AAA-operated LED touchlights by Sylvania.....I gotta say I'm diggin' 'em! I have two of these little pucklets affixed to the inside top pf the Detolf, and the rest nestled in here and there on the shelves among (and nicely hidden by) the figures. It looks cool...and I mean that kinda literally: the icy-bluish LED light defintely gives the whole affair a sleekly clinical look. The case is in a room that gets a lot of natural light during the day, tho, so they have all day to look cute and appealing...and all night to look photo please!

Author:	toybotstudios [ Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:21 pm ]
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donnierobot wrote: the one i got is a small striplight made of glass it certainly isnt messy or tacky ! and has no wires showing !!! look at the pic , it is one tidy light hey Donnier, you never posted a link to the one you actually purchased which I think looks pretty good... Ungawa, I like how you put those puck lights on the bottom facing upwards...cool. I just don't like the idea of having to open each detolf every time I want to turn them on....i'm a lazy bastard that way...